He Failed CA 5 Times…And Today Teaches Valuation Like A PRO! | Kushal Lodha #316

➡ Recommend A Guest For Our Podcast Here - https://forms.gle/eotmhzWMx6KpJQH86 ➡ The 9:15 Club - India’s smartest young investors community: https://forms.gle/GyUiatVUJoUUkkcm6 ➡ Join This Group To Be Invited To Future Offline KwK Events in Mumbai: https://chat.whatsapp.com/F3MbHDPwTwC... In this episode, Parth Verma, The Valuation School, breaks down what it actually takes to crack finance interviews, from equity research and investment banking to financial modelling roles. This is not textbook advice. Parth shares how he went from multiple CA attempts, rejections, and confusion about his career path to eventually cracking high-stakes finance interviews at firms like Yes Bank and HSBC. We decode the exact mindset, preparation strategy, and mistakes that most candidates make, especially in technical rounds, valuation concepts, and how to truly stand out in a competitive field. What makes this conversation powerful is the raw honesty. From being stuck in a job he did not enjoy, dealing with financial pressure and debt, to teaching himself valuation late at night after work, Parth’s journey shows that careers in finance are not built on degrees alone but on skill, persistence, and clarity. If you are preparing for finance interviews or trying to break into high-paying roles, this episode will give you both the roadmap and the reality check you need. 💡 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more such insightful conversations with top achievers from across the world! #KushalLodha #InvestingWisdom #StockMarketIndia #WealthCreation #LongTermInvesting #FinancePodcast #InvestmentStrategy ➡ Subscribe to our other channel - ‪@KushalLodhaClips548‬ ➡ Order my book 'Acing CA' here: https://www.amazon.in/dp/8195816886?r... ➡ Order my book 'Unlocking Unicorn Secrets' here: https://www.amazon.in/dp/0143461605?r... Follow Kushal Lodha on Social Media: 📝 LinkedIn:   / kushallodha548   📷 Instagram:   / kushallodha548   📱 Twitter:   / kushallodha548   Follow guest on Social Media: 📝 LinkedIn:   / caparthverma   📷 Instagram:   / thevaluationschool   📱 Twitter: https://x.com/caparthverma Timestamp: 00:00 Trailer & Introduction 02:28 Journey Post CA 17:04 Experience in 45 Day Course 24:10 Teachers to Follow After Damodaran for Valuation 26:24 Mindset Shift Journey 29:46 Childhood Journey 42:19 CFA Journey 42:48 Should Students Do CFA in 2026? 44:30 Job Profile Post CFA 50:19 Salary Post CFA 01:00:07 Must Learn Skills for Finance and Career Prospects 01:12:49 Working Hours 01:15:45 Top 5 Interview Questions 01:27:17 NISM Value 01:29:27 Trick Questions in Interview 01:33:14 Mock Stock Pitch 01:39:27 HDFC Stock Discussion 01:40:32 Portfolio Discussion 01:43:10 Journey to First 1 Crore 01:46:54 Rapid Fire 01:54:08 What Would Mr. Parth Ask Himself? 01:56:20 Conclusion 01:58:13 One Quote He Lives By 01:58:45 Outro #kushallodha